Ice Cleats

[walleyewild]

Looking for the best option for ice cleats. What does everyone use? And how have they held up?

I looked at several different styles last year and couldn't decide on what set to buy, I am hoping for early ice this year and want some opinions on cleats.

Thanks WW

[blueroof]

I've been using Yak Trax with good success. I haven't fallen and the rubber is holding up through two winters. LB

[Surface Tension]

STABILicers

Great grip throughout the foot without that feeling of lumps and bumps under your feet.

[Cheeser]

One word: STABILicers. Best thing I've ever used, period.

Check out this thread.

[slipperybob]

I use the cheaper version of the STABLILicers made by HT Tackle. Doesn't fit my Lacross PFT's. For those I've got something else I forget the name, but it's just a plate with for corner wedged cleats and comes with latex bands to fit around the boot. I may have to replace those latex eventually with maybe just a rope.

If you want to go really cheap, some thin wiring wrapped around hanger wire, makeshift like shape of bottom of shoes and tie that onto your boot. Only works so so, but better than nothing.

Another way is by some cheap beach sandals and put a few nails through that and tie that onto your boots. You'll have to cut a few more holes into that after you remove the holding bands so you can slip a rope through it. That's my plan to get something onto those Pak boots.

[munchy71]

I second the Stabil-icers!

Easy to get off & on, and they even come big enough that I can get them over my Mickey boots. Kinda pricey, but you get what ya pay for, IMHO.....

-Munchy

[Jim Hudson]

Really like the Yak Trax Pros..

[Sonicrunch]

I use atv studs in the bottom of my boots.

[vitalshot5]

I like the ones that don't leave holes in the rubbber floormats of the brother inlaws new truck....people are so touchy

[jigging-matt]

I have had no problems with my Yak Trax

[thirtysomething]

Korkers Korkeez Ice Cleats works fine for me. They seem to stay on really well, I often forget I have them on and pretty much leave them on my boots once they're on until the end of the season. I suppose I'm wearing down the cleats walking on cement and such, but I've had the same pair for three seasons.

[tipup]

Another vote for Yak Traks, work great even running to the tip-ups and drilling hole with augers.

[ice-man/vexilar-king]

Arctic-Spurs for me.

[walleyewild]

Thanks for the input. I just bought a new pair of 1200 gram Cabela's boots and am wondering what size of Stabilicers to get for a size 11 boot. Th other thread was saying xl, and will they fit over sorel's too?

[Kyle Sandberg]

They'll fit, but getting them on is another issue in itself.

[Ray Esboldt]

Ice Grippers

I've been using Ice Grippers for several years and would not trade them for anything. Easy on and easy off, and very durable.

[rocki]

ice man, do you have these spurs at the store??? will they work with a pair of big thick pack boots????

[Greg K (aka:CRAPPIEBAIT)]

Arctic spurs #1 in my book.

[harvey lee]

I have used numerous ones and of the ones I have used the STABIlicers has stood out to be on top. Great product.

[MuleShack]

I've got a pair at Gander last winter that strap on the boot. They have 1/2" screws drilled into the bottom and the screws keep coming out. That is the only problem i have. They are tucked away with the portable, so i cant tell what brand they are. do they sound like the cheapo's? what is the difference between the HT's and the Stabilicers?

[icetrap]

Mule, I haqve the same cleats and they are made by HT Enterprises. I also have the isssue of some of the screws coming out. Does anyone have the same issues with the Stabalicers?

[wallmounter]

No arguing, Ice Spiders are the best.

These are kinda on the high dollar side but they are by far the BEST. They are light weight, will fit ANY size boot and have amazing traction. There is no rubber to freeze and break and they are super easy on/off with the velcro straps. They are also extremely comfortable. Just google Ice spiders.

[CNY Tim]

Arctic Spurs on my Mickey's and Stabilicers on my Rockies...

[brittlab]

bought yak tracks last year and i like them..not sure if they will fit over my mickies this year tho..may need to order some stablil-icers